Firefighters from the Westfield Fire Dept. received 10 animal rescue oxygen mask kits through a donation from Invisible Fence of Central Indiana. Dogs will be equipped with masks after a training session. Fire department personnel will demonstrate how the masks are used on their canine pals.
Although the U.S. Fire Administration does not keep track of the exact numbers, industry sources think an estimated 40,000 to 150,000 pets die each year from fire and smoke inhalation. In most states, emergency responders are unequipped to deal with the crisis. This donation of specially designed and potentially lifesaving animal oxygen masks enable firefighters to efficiently administer oxygen to a stricken animal.
This donation is part of Project Breathe – a national effort to equip fire stations across the U.S. and Canada with the tools needed to save animals’ lives. Invisible Fence has a commitment to pet safety that extends beyond electronic pet containment and continues to fund deserving projects that help to save the lives of pets. More information is available at www.invisiblefence.com/O2.